Whirlpool RS696PXB Range User Manual


 
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Remove the broiler pan and grid and any
pots and pans being stored in the oven.
NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without
grid) in the oven if you have first removed most
of the soil by hand-cleaning or in a dishwasher.
If most of the soil is not removed, too much
smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan and
grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Cleaning
cycle.
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Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will
help reduce smoke during the Self-Cleaning
cycle.
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Remove the oven racks from the oven if you
want them to remain shiny. You can clean
the oven racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but
they will become harder to slide. (See page
35.) If you clean racks in the Self-Cleaning
cycle, place them on the 2nd and 4th rack
guides. (Guides are counted from bottom to
top.)
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Heat and odors are normal during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated
by opening a window or by turning on a vent
hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.
NOTES:
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Do not force the Lock Lever. You could bend
or break it. The lever is designed to stay locked
until the oven is cool enough to safely open.
Wait until it moves freely.
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Seif-
Cleaning cycle.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners in
your oven.
Failure to follow these Instructions could
result in burns, or illness from inhaling
dangerous fumes.
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Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleaning
cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning
results.
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Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent.
They may melt.
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Do not leave any foil in oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and
damage the oven surface.
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The oven light will not work during the Self-
Cleaning cycle.
Setting the controls
1. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time
of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 12.)
2. Lift the panel between the oven door and the
control panel. Move the Lock Lever all the
way to the right - the Clean position.
3. To start cleaning immediately:
Push the Clean pad. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning
cycle will be set automatically. ‘3:OO” with the
colon flashing will show on the large display
and ‘cln” will show on the small display. TIME
and CLEAN (on right side) and CLEAN (on left
side) will light up.
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